Mike: Just a couple of notes and comments. 1)That fuzzy stuff was put there specifically to annoy techs like you and me. 2) I typically would use a "micro-vise" to hold the connector; just to keep it from rolling away. 3) When that set screw falls onto the floor, it goes to "hardware heaven"; never to be seen again. 4)Great instructional video... job well done!
I couldn't agree more with your technique here Mike. I don't like to admit it but I have uttered more than a few curse words after soldering these plugs to only discover I forgot to slip the barrel on first. I think it is the product of a one track mind operating in a 8 track environment.
Been there, done that and bought a souvenir. After forgetting the main body a few times you start to remember to check before soldering. Really sucks when you do that to a 8 pin plug. Definitely a are you $#!&?!@ me moment.
MikesRadioRepair Yep, done those 8 pins as well. As I think back now, it has been a very long while since I've not double checked before flowing solder, just to be sure.
Thanks Mike. Had a mic with wires hanging out the strain relief that's been driving me nuts for awhile. Stumbled across this video and WOW! Wish I could post a pic of what it looks like after I redid it.
Along with your tip of a good screwdriver, always use the proper tool for the job, never jerry rig anything as it will cost you twice! Looking forward to this series Mike!
I ordered some SMD practice boards for when I get to that part. LOL, the boards with parts cost like 2.50 each, shipping included from China. I can't ship a package to someone on the other side of town for that much. Figured it would be easiest using one of them to show install and removal.
I know, ain't it crazy! Some times even with superfast shipping! I am currently waiting on a package now that has a "upto" 2 months delivery! So, I ordered 5 (14 pin DIP test sockets) of them!
Man, I sux dont I! I needs to slow down and smell the solder!! :) Yes, that's what I means! I see other pin values more so than the 14's, thus the bulk...H,mmm...maybe I should order another batch...
I have an older Sears Road talker radio I really don't like the way they rig up the mic plug on the side the problem is not the microphone but the housing it plugs into came loose I have no idea how to go about fixing that maybe putting some glue on the housing but the whole thing Wiggles it's basically a plastic big washer encased in metal a very good radio but a very bad design in my opinion I'm wondering if I could use some epoxy I don't know what do you think the radio is actually pretty good but don't know how to go about fixing this problem so basically every time it Wiggles it shorts the radio Keys up all kind of crazy stuff
